President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. released a new video statement on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, December 10, announcing that former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co's passport had been cancelled.
"Ibabalita ko po sa inyo na ang passport po ni Zaldy Co ay kanselado na," he announced.
He added that he has directed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to coordinate with Philippine embassies abroad to ensure Co cannot evade authorities.
“Para naman ay maibalik natin siya dito sa Pilipinas,” he stressed.
The President also reported that another person of interest, Sara Discaya, is now under government custody. “Kaugnay naman kay Sarah Discaya, sumuko naman siya kahapon sa NBI at nasa kustodiya na siya ng NBI,” he said, noting that authorities are awaiting the formal release of her arrest warrant.
Marcos assured the public that progress is moving swiftly in the probe. “Nakikita po natin, maganda naman ang takbo ng proseso… ang ating hinihinalang kasama sa dito sa mga ganitong klaseng sindikato ay haharap sa hustisya,” he stated.
He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to accountability, saying: “Patuloy pa rin ang imbestigasyon… upang tiyakin na ang mga guilty dito sa ganitong klaseng eskandalo ay haharap sa batas at maibalik ang ninakaw na pera sa taumbayan.”
The President concluded with a message of confidence in the justice system, echoing his Facebook caption: “Folks, the justice system is working. No name, no wealth, no influence can prevent justice from reaching.”
